Patient Access Scheduler, Full Time

Iredell Memorial Hospital Incorporated; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Iredell Health System is seeking a scheduling assistant to collect data for outpatient appointments, gather patient demographics and financial details, and create registered accounts for visits. The role includes verifying medical necessity and insurance coverage, collecting copays, and coordinating with physician offices and hospital departments.

The position requires weekend availability, a high school diploma, basic computer skills, and physical ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Qualifications

• Must be a High School graduate or equivalent.
• Six months or more of on-the-job experience in a like or similar position required.
• Good communication skills preferred.
• Proficiency in the use of a calculator.
• Computer experience required.
• Must be able to work weekends.
• Must possess full range of body motion to pass basic FIT test for position.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Collect data required for confirming scheduled outpatient appointments from patients and referring physician offices.
• Collect required patient demographic and financial information and create a complete registered account for scheduled visits.
• Perform medical necessity checks and verify insurance coverage and copays.
• Act as liaison between the ordering physician’s office and other departments within Iredell Health System.

Skills

Good communication skills

Calculator proficiency

Computer experience

Weekend availability

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Description

Responsible for collecting data required for confirming scheduled appointments for outpatient hospital services directly from the patients, as well as referring physician offices. Also responsible for collecting required patient demographic and financial information and creating a complete registered account for scheduled visits. Other duties involve are performing medical necessity checks, verifying insurance coverage, collecting insurance copays, and sometimes verifying that prior approval has been obtained. This position is the liaison between the order physician’s office and other departments within Iredell Health System.

Shift: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Wed 8:30 AM -5:00 PM

Requirements

• Must be a High School graduate or equivalent.


• Six months or more of on-the-job experience in a like or similar position required.


• Good communication skills preferred.


• Proficiency in the use of a calculator.


• Computer experience required.


• Must be able to work weekends


• Must possess full range of body motion to pass basic FIT test for position to include walking, kneeling, standing, pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, reaching and sitting for extended periods of time.


• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds